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I've been burned out on Fantasy for a while now. Everything felt like it was intentionally puerile (Goblin Emperor), skinned romance (Maas) or heavily trying to be GRRM or Rothfuss (throw a cat) while reveling in tropes and laboriously insisting upon itself. I got around to borrowing The Blade...

This looks to be fun. https://winteriscoming.net/2022/04/01/joe-abercrombie-is-writing-a-new-fantasy-trilogy-and-its-totally-wild/

Book 3: The Wisdom of Crowds

How did everyone rate this book? I was very excited to read it. I loved all his previous books with the exception of Red Country. And this book had by far the highest rating on goodreads (4.65), so I thought I would love it. But for me I was slightly disappointed and didn't feel the ridiculously...

I'm 40% through Red Country after reading the previous five books. Not loving it. Is it important to finish before A little hatred? Also, I only just learned the 'Sharp Ends' novella exists. That at least seems to contain alot of the central characters. I assume that one is important?

Just started this - good to be back :)

I noticed Amazon is selling a "Special Edition" of The Heroes instead of the normal Kindle ebook, which includes an introduction, short story, and additional notes Joe used to construct the novel: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Heroes-First-Novel-World-Book-ebook/dp/B007TVLPB6/ Are there any other...

So, finally go the book today. This year, I've reread all of the novels and short stories regarding the world of The First Law to lead up to starting A Little Hatred. Just finished the first chapter. Sun < Wolf < Lion < Lamb < Owl. I think I know the Sun and the Lamb. But maybe not...

Book 1: A Little Hatred by Joe Abercrombie

Joe Abercrombie has posted an update to his blog in which he announces a likely release date for his new trilogy, along with the book titles. According to him, the new trilogy: Joe Abercrombie also says he expects the first book to be published in September 2019, with yearly intervals between...

A couple of Tweets from Joe Abercrombie I thought were worth highlighting here: Joe Abercrombie on Twitter Joe Abercrombie on Twitter

Joe Abercrombie has posted a page from a rough draft of his current WIP on Twitter - good to see even bestselling authors are constantly correcting and rewriting. :) Joe Abercrombie on Twitter

Joe Abercrombie posts an update, and provides more details on the coming new First Law world trilogy: Progress Report August ’16 | Joe Abercrombie

Joe Abercrombie reflects on 10 years as a published author: 10 Years | Joe Abercrombie

Joe Abercrombie has announced that a short story anthology, set in the First Law world, will be published by Gollancz in April 2016: http://www.joeabercrombie.com/2015/08/24/sharp-ends/ The stories are: A Beautiful *******: The Union army may be full of bastards, but there’s only one big...

Anyone read Half a War yet? If so, what did you think? I'm currently holding out for the ebook price to fall, but expect to get it later this year. :)

With the third book in his Shattered Sea trilogy coming out on July 16th, and despite a gruelling schedule this year - that has seen him attend conventions across Europe and the USA, and a whirlwind signing tour of the UK - Joe Abercrombie was able to take time-out to speak to chrons... 1. I...

Before They Are Hanged Joe Abercrombie PYR, Mar 2008, $15.00 ISBN: 9781591026419 In the South Inquisitor torturer Glokta serves as the Superior of the city of Dagoska. He has two missions to accomplish if he is to survive his new position unlike his recently assassinated predecessor. He must...

Last Argument of Kings Joe Abercrombie PYR, Sep 2008, $15.00 ISBN: 9781591026907 With war on two fronts, the Union is in jeopardy; from the south come the violent Gurkish horde while from the north the even more brutal Northmen continue their invasion. However, the real virus to survival...

Best Served Cold Joe Abercrombie Orbit, Jul 29 2009, $24.99 ISBN 9780316044967 Nineteen bloody years of civil war with no end in sight as each side of the armed conflict claims the high road, but those living in Styria know differently as hostilities and atrocities are the norm. Duke Orso...